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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Those with diabetes have an increased risk of developing certain eye diseases. Follow these 5 tips from geteyesmart.org to help preserve your vision: Five Must-Do Things to Preserve Your Vision with Diabetes
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
Did you know that 90% of eye injuries can be prevented simply by wearing the appropriate protective eyewear? Click here for more information and learn how to reduce your risk.
August is Cataract Awareness Month
A cataract is a clouding or discoloration of the normally clear lens of the eye. It can be compared to a window that is frosted, steamed or yellowed. There are many misconceptions about cataracts. Get your cataract facts by reading … Continue reading
July is Fireworks Eye Safety Month
Fourth of July fireworks are truly a spectacular sight, but they can cause devastating injuries. Every year, thousands of fireworks-related injuries are reported–including injuries to the eyes. Follow these tips from EyeSmart and have a safe celebration: July 4th Fireworks … Continue reading
June is UV Safety Month
Summer is upon us! It is always important to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, but even more so during the extended daylight hours of summer. Learn more in the articles below from EyeSmart: Sunglasses: Protection from UV Eye … Continue reading
May is Healthy Vision Month
When is the last time YOU had an eye exam? One of the best things you can do for your eye health is to have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Read more here from the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading
April is Sports Eye Safety Month
From geteyesmart.com– Eye Health in Sports and Recreation “Tens of thousands of sports and recreation-related eye injuries occur each year. The good news is that 90 percent of serious eye injuries are preventable through use of appropriate protective eyewear. The … Continue reading
March is Low Vision/AMD Awareness Month
Posted from geteyesmart.org– Know Your Risks and Save Your Sight Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been in the news lately due to the revelation by Oscar-winning actress Judy Dench that she is battling the eye disease, which is the leading … Continue reading
Counterfeit Avastin Is No Concern to SEC Patients
Following a statement released yesterday by Genentech, the manufacturer of the drug Avastin, we have received several calls from concerned patients. Sabates Eye Centers patients may rest assured we have confirmed with our pharmacy source that our supply of Avastin … Continue reading
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Stay connected on-the-go with our new app for Android and iPhone/iPad! Be among the first to know when we begin new clinical trials and request to be in a study–right from your smartphone. Learn about our doctors & services, schedule … Continue reading

